Birr Castle Observatory

GPTKB entity

Properties (49)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:observatory
gptkbp:associatedWith Irish_astronomy
gptkbp:attracts around the world
gptkbp:features historic telescopes
gptkbp:foundedBy gptkb:William_Parsons,_3rd_Earl_of_Rosse
gptkbp:hasCitations star parties
gptkbp:hasCollaborationsWith universities
international astronomers
gptkbp:hasEducation online materials
gptkbp:hasExhibition astronomical instruments
gptkbp:hasHistoricalSignificance true
guided tours
telescope parts
gptkbp:hasOccupation local events
gptkbp:hasPrograms school visits
gptkbp:hasPublications true
research papers
its history
astronomy nights
gptkbp:hasResearchInterest astronomical research
gptkbp:hasVisitorCenter true
gptkbp:highestPoint 72 inches
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Birr Castle Observatory
gptkbp:isA tourist attraction
gptkbp:isCelebratedFor its historical significance in astronomy
gptkbp:isDocumentedIn historical records
gptkbp:isFeaturedIn documentaries about astronomy
gptkbp:isHomeTo the largest telescope of its time
gptkbp:isIntegratedWith true
gptkbp:isKnownFor its engineering innovations
its contributions to telescope design
gptkbp:isLocatedNear gptkb:Birr_Castle
gptkbp:isManagedBy gptkb:Birr_Castle_Trust
gptkbp:isPartOf gptkb:Birr_Castle_Demesne
Irish_heritage_sites
the_Irish_astronomical_heritage.
the_Rosse_family_estate
gptkbp:isPromotedBy tourism boards
gptkbp:isRecognizedBy astronomical societies
gptkbp:isSupportedBy donations
gptkbp:isUsedFor public outreach
gptkbp:locatedIn gptkb:Birr,_County_Offaly,_Ireland
gptkbp:notableFeature astronomy
gptkbp:notableFor gptkb:Leviathan_of_Parsonstown
gptkbp:offersCoursesIn educational tours
gptkbp:openToPublic true
gptkbp:renovated 1990s
gptkbp:type reflecting telescope
gptkbp:yearEstablished 1845